alleviation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

Examples

• The new medication offered significant alleviation of her chronic pain.

• They are working on a plan for the alleviation of poverty in the region.

• Finding a solution for the traffic congestion would bring great alleviation to daily commuters.

How to Use alleviation

alleviation of (prepositional phrase)

The reduction of a specific problem or condition. — "The government announced measures for the alleviation of housing shortages."

Synonyms of alleviation

Words with a similar meaning to alleviation:

• relief
• mitigation
• amelioration
• assuagement

Antonyms of alleviation

Words with the opposite meaning to alleviation:

• aggravation
• intensification

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